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Rosebank

City in Western Cape, South Africa

Overview

Rosebank is a compact, leafy suburb in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs, noted for its blend of student life, relaxed residential areas, and local charm. With a small-town feel and proximity to UCT, it's favored by families, academics, and young professionals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
4,963
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.96°, 18.47°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
52
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,489
Local Cost
$915
Local Income
$580
Cashless
60
English
90
Temperature
16.6°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
12.2°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
3.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
733 mm
Internet Speed
105 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
7
Parks
12
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
401.0
Airport
CPT
Distance
12 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 47 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 54/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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